SAMI KHEDIRA will get one last chance to prove himself at Real Madrid as he seeks to avoid being sold this summer.

The Germany international has fallen out of favour with Real manager Carlo Ancelotti and has been linked with a pre-season switch to Arsenal.

Valued at around £20million, he has been pushed down he Real pecking order by fellow international team-mate Toni Kroos, Isco and James Rodriguez.

But with Real facing 11 games before the end of the season - and the prospect of three more if they progress in the Champions League - Ancelotti is determined to rotate his playing staff, handing Khedira a chance to impress.

Ancelotti said of his midfield: “It’s difficult to know what’s best for the team, but I can say that (both Isco and Rodriguez) are complete players because they can play several positions on the pitch. I’m lucky to have them both.

“Like the others, Khedira has improved his physical condition. He’s feeling good and if I need him I’ll use him because he’s shown great professionalism.”

Khedira has made just 20 appearances for Real this season - his last a 58-minute run-out against Schalke in the Champions League a month ago.

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Sami Khedira (right) has not played for Real Madrid in almost a month

But Gareth Bale’s bruised foot means he could force a way back into the first team for tonight’s Liga clash with Rayo Vallecano, before a home tie with Eibar on Saturday.

Last month Schalke expressed their interest in the midfielder when head coach Roberto Di Matteo told German TV station Sport 1: "What coach would not want Khedira in their team? The door here is always open for him.

"But he will be spoiled for choice and I think it will be very difficult to bring Khedira here."